Why the Strait of Hormuz is fueling a US-Oman clash | DW News

Donald Trump is threatening military action against one of America's key partners in the Gulf: Oman. Why? The dispute centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which around 20% of the world's oil supply passes. While Washington struggles to reach a deal with Iran, Oman has been pursuing its own talks with Tehran. Could this diplomatic clash spark a wider regional crisis? We break down what's behind Trump's anger with Megan Sutcliffe, Middle East analyst at Sibylline.

Chapter Breakdown: 00:00 Trump's shock threat against a key US ally 00:53 The waterway that controls 20% of global oil 01:55 Why Iran and Oman are cutting their own deal 03:06 Can Oman stay neutral under pressure? 04:34 The deal that could sideline Washington 05:47 Does the US really control the Strait of Hormuz? 07:36 Iran's strategy to pressure global markets 09:29 Trump's secret backchannel claims with Iran's IRGC 10:35 The nuclear red line dividing the US and Iran 13:06 Escalation risk: Could the Hormuz crisis trigger a wider war?

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